a friend expresses her heart...

A friend of mine wrote the following blog in reference to what's going on between Russian and Georgia. I won't pretend to know everything that's going on in that part of the world; suffice to say that I'm sure it's more complicated that it seems. It's probably impossible to really know who did what based on US News reports alone. That being said- I agree with my friend- I am saddened and ashamed at how the US has become such a self-serving paper tiger. I can't imagine how our other "friends" in the region feel now- other countries that must feel all alone in the shadow of Russia knowing that the US can't be counted on to do anything unless her own oil-starved self interest are served.

With Friends Like These...

I am sorry, Nino, Sophia, and Davit, that my country stands idly by as yours is brutally raped by the bully living at your border.

I am sorry that your plight is buried beneath front page headlines of an overpublicized political race and college football training.

I am sorry that my President continues to chuckle and chat at the Olympic games with the scheming bully of a leader who is presently sending his army tearing across your borders.

I am sorry that you thought our friendship was such that it would merit a response worthy of what you’ve selflessly given us.

I am sorry that what my country stands for is being blown away by an Eastern wind to reveal that it is nothing cheap talk and worthless conviction.

I am sorry that your inspiring democracy stands alone against a tyrant and that the organization you so courageously attempted to join pretends barely notice.

I am sorry that your sovereignty is so shamefully compromised by the country above you who knows nothing save greed for power and energy.

I am sorry that bombs kill your children and destruction threatens your beautiful capital.

I am sorry that America offers only to fly your brave troops home and add none of its own.

I am sorry that I can do nothing but wish in vain that my country would step in and stand by one of its most proven allies.

I am sorry and I am shamed. And I pray for you all.